Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward resolving the issue of financial autonomy for local governments and ensuring its practical implementation. A policy-based question is being raised, necessitating a specific comparison using the examples of two distinct municipalities (Tallinn and Valga), while also factoring in the complexity of various crises. The speaker acknowledges the intricacy of the minister's portfolio, expressing moderate support for the minister's efforts.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker frankly admits that the field of regional affairs is not the most familiar to him, which limits his direct expertise in this area. However, he demonstrates awareness of the concept of financial autonomy, which has repeatedly surfaced during the discussion, and the regional challenges associated with its implementation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and constructive, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister's challenging work. The appeal is logical and focuses on obtaining specific examples in order to understand the implementation of the complex policy.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single intervention during the inquiry regarding the revenue base of local authorities.
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Opposition Stance
There is a complete absence of criticism or confrontation in the address; the focus is instead directed toward getting explanations and comparative examples from the minister.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is appreciative and constructive, starting by offering the minister recognition for their challenging work. The goal is to obtain clear and comparable information, which suggests an openness to finding solutions.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly articulated, highlighting the necessity of comparing the attainment of financial autonomy through the examples of the Tallinn and Valga local governments. This underscores the importance of considering the specific needs of diverse regions (metropolis versus border area).
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives focus on the issue of local government financial autonomy, which is tied to the revenue base and fiscal accountability. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that local authorities have the capacity to manage complexity and respond to crises at the local level.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus of the interpellation is on the revenue base and financial autonomy of local governments. The speaker's role is to initiate a discussion and seek clarification regarding the practical implementation of the policy within the context of regional equity and crisis preparedness.
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